The 25 meter long tugboat K.C. Campbell caught fire while berthed at Port Adelaide, Australia. Local fire crews were called out and were able to extinguish the blaze. The fire did extensive damage to the K.C. Campbell with estimates around $90,000 (AUS). No reports of injuries. The K.C. Campbell was slated to be dismantled and sold for scrap. Authorities have reported the fire may have been arson.
The 186 meter, 30688 dwt bulk freighter Heloise collided with the 20 meter long tug Ocean Georgie Bain on the St. Lawrence River at Montreal, Canada. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. No further details reported.
The 72 meter long, 1816 dwt freighter Perseus collided with the 33 meter long, 366 gt tug Westsund on the Kiel Canal. The Perseus was en route to Hamburg from Oxelosund in the Kiel Canal when a barge being towed by the tugs Westsund and Vorwarts had swung perpendicular to the fairway. The freighter attempted to avoid the barge, but struck the port side of the Westsund. The barge continued forward and struck the stern of the Westsund. Both the Perseus and Westsund suffered some hull damage. No reports of injuries. The barge was berthed at Rendsburg for repairs. The Perseus proceeded to Brunsbüttel where it also entered a yard for repairs.
